Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk had a gross margin of 27.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk Gross Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ISX:SMBR vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (ISX:SMBR) has a Gross Margin % of 27.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 34.49. Over the past decade, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.62 to 44.31. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk ranks #168 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 27.79% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 34.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.62 to a high of 44.31. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's value of 27.79% is 6.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk ranks #168 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk ranks #168 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's value of 27.79% is 6.1% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.62 to 44.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.49 vs. the industry median of 26.18, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.18, based on 395 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 27.79% is 6.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 27.79%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 34.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (ISX:SMBR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp272.40, compared to a current price of Rp145.00 — trading 46.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.79%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 34.49 and 6.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (ISX:SMBR), the current Gross Margin % is 27.79% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (ISX:SMBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp145.00 is trading 46.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp272.40.
GuruFocus considers PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ISX:SMBR:
Gross Margin %: 27.79% (19% below median its 10-year median of 34.49)
GF Value™: Rp272.40 vs. price of Rp145.00 (46.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.1% above the Building Materials median (#168 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:SMBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk Business Description
PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk is an Indonesian-based company engaged in cement manufacturing. Its product portfolio includes Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) Type II, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) Type V, and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) Type I. The company's geographical segment includes South Sumatra, Lampung, Jambi, and Jakarta. It generates maximum revenue from the South Sumatra region. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of cement products.
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